The Roadside Assistance service operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and helps with things such as mechanical breakdown. They’ll do their best to get your car up and running again. And if they can’t, they’ll arrange for it to be towed to a repairer.

Why Choose Budget Direct?

About Budget Direct

Budget Direct is part of the Budget Insurance group established in the late 1970s. Internationally, the group administers more than three million policies, and has become an international leader in personal lines insurance.

Budget Direct’s Roadside Assistance service means you’ll never be left stranded if your car breaks down. For just under $1.60 a week, and no joining fee, you’ll have access to an extensive national roadside assistance fleet.

Compare Roadside Assistance

Roadside Assistance is more than just breakdown cover; it could really be a lifesaver if you’re ever left stranded away from home.

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The roadside assistance products compared on this site are not representative of all products available in the market. This site compares the following roadside assistance product brands: Budget Direct, 1st For Women, 24/7, 365 Roadside Assistance and AWA. Budget Direct and 1st For Women are brand names owned by Auto & General Services Pty Ltd (“AGS”) ACN 003 617 909 AFSL 241411. The Budget Direct and 1st For Women products are sold by AGS as an agent of the product supplier, Ultra Tune Roadside Assistance Pty Ltd ACN 087 089 665. AGS and CTM are related bodies corporate. At times, not all brands may be available.

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